If you’re thinking of growing any small window box gardens, you should make sure that you pick your plants based on how well they do in shallow soils. Some plants cannot thrive in less than 12 inches of dirt, so check out this article about which veggies in your windowsill will do well.
When I moved into my first apartment, I planted veggies in the two front window boxes. But I did it pretty willy-nilly, without any research, and some of those poor plants just didn't flourish. If you're thinking of doing the same, please check this out first for some ideas of which plants do best in shallow soils:
The plants listed below do well in shallow soils, shallow being about 12" of depth (or less for the lettuce):
• lettuce
• red radishes
• spinach
• scallions
• herbs
• garlic
• strawberry
Interested in creating your own window box? Check out this DIY from HGTV. Do remember that plants with shallow root systems have a greater requirement for water, so check often and keep them well-watered!
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